Company Overview 

Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.

We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community.  Our platform helps FBN members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company Magazine.

The Role

The Corporate Paralegal and Stock Plan Administrator will be an integral member of the legal team responsible for maintaining the company’s books and records as well as compliance maintenance. The role requires a mix of law firm and in-house work environments. 

Specific Responsibilities Include

Support corporate governance processes, including general recordkeeping, preparation of board and committee meeting agendas, presentations, resolutions, consents, minutes, periodic filings and required approvals   Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings Facilitate annual board and shareholder meetings, assist with board and shareholder resolutions, manage board portal (Board Vantage) Serve as principal stock plan administrator, including responsibility for preparing stock certificates, maintaining capitalization tables and option records, tracking and maintaining Rule 701 compliance Stock option plan implementation and administration Draft and file corporate and securities filings Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up Support M&A transactional diligence and post-transaction integration Manage individual licensing program for agricultural crop inputs. Support secured transactions work including researching and completing UCC and EFS filings. Monitor bonding requirements with insurance broker. Communicate and provide timely information to regulators and inspectors. Aid in litigation management, to include: maintaining an internal filing system for documentation related to cases, tracking deadlines, and prepping documents for subpoenas

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate is an effective communicator capable of bridging across legal, accounting, HR/total rewards, and investor relations. You will own key elements of the reporting calendar and coordinate to ensure all stakeholders are engaged and timely.

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm and in house setting. Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience required  The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics: Strong organizational and communication skills High level of attention to detail and accountability for data Capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously Proven ability to work well in a team-oriented environment Advanced proficiency with CSC, G-Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel is strongly preferred Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar web based equity tracking system To understand the physical demands of this job, please click this link and refer to Template B   The following represents FBN's reasonable estimate of the US national average base salary range for this role based on market data and placement of internal employees: $117,000-$145,000. This salary range may vary based on geography and the higher cost of labor in some metropolitan areas.    Beyond Base Pay, FBN also offers all full-time/permanent employees competitive total compensation packages that include equity compensation, paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible, parental leave, benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more.   FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.   We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.   FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance to complete this form or participate in an interview, please let us know.